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Contoocook River Reservoir
Contoocook River Reservoir is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from New Hampshire's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
76°
64°
9 mph
35%
Fri
Drizzle
81°
60°
7 mph
11%
Sat
Overcast
87°
63°
6 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Warner River0.7 mistocked May 8, 2026
- Ox Pond2.2 mi
- Blackwater River2.4 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
- Rolf Pond2.4 mi
- Pleasant Pond2.5 mi
- Contoocook River Reservoir2.8 mi
- Deer Meadow Brook2.7 mi
- Tom Pond2.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NH regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Contoocook River Reservoir fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Contoocook River Reservoir?+
Yes — New Hampshire requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Contoocook River Reservoir?+
Contoocook River Reservoir is a reservoir in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.